Top Paying Jobs in Mobile, AL
Mobile, AL has 100 tracked occupation categories totaling 34,250 jobs. The highest-paying occupations include Physicians, All Other ($375,250), Dentists, General ($207,010), Airline Pilots, Copilots, and Flight Engineers ($176,620). The cost of living index is 88.1 (national average = 100). Median 2-bedroom rent is $1,139/month.
$102K
Avg. median salary
88.1
Cost of living index
$1,139
Median 2BR rent
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Population
Highest paying careers in Mobile
| Rank | Occupation | Category | Median salary | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 | Avionics Technicians | Repair & Maintenance | $100K | $48.18/hr |
| 42 | Environmental Engineers | Engineering | $100K | $47.92/hr |
| 43 | Education Administrators, Kindergarten through Secondary | Management | $99K | N/A |
| 44 | Medical and Health Services Managers | Management | $99K | $47.73/hr |
| 45 | Detectives and Criminal Investigators | Public Safety | $98K | $47.26/hr |
| 46 | Aerospace Engineers | Engineering | $98K | $46.99/hr |
| 47 | Biological Scientists, All Other | Science | $97K | $46.86/hr |
| 48 | Chiropractors | Healthcare | $97K | $46.53/hr |
| 49 | Chemical Plant and System Operators | Production & Manufacturing | $96K | $46.26/hr |
| 50 | Ship Engineers | Transportation | $96K | $45.93/hr |
Affordability snapshot: Mobile
Cost of living vs. national average-11.9% less expensive
2-bedroom apartment (FMR)$1,139/mo
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